Key Takeaway: Ultra-processed foods cause an involuntary excess consumption of ~500 kcal/day compared to whole foods with identical macronutrient profiles due to altered gastrointestinal transit and hyper-palatability.
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Scientific References & Clinical Studies
- Ultra-Processed Diets Cause Excess Energy Intake and Weight Gain — Cell Metab. Hall KD et al.
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